Gate valve



April 28, 1953 1 s. HAMER 2,636,713

GATE VALVE Filed March l, 1948 Patented Apr. 28, 1953 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE GATE VALVE Leland Si. Hamer, Long Beach, Calif. Application March l, 1948, Serial No. 12,459

8 Claims. l

This invention has to do with a gate valve and it is a general object of the present invention to provide a simple, practical improved gate valve.

It is a general object of the present invention to provide a gate valve wherein there is a body with aligned end openings normally closed by seat members and wherein the valve proper, operating within the body, is removable therefrom through the end openings when the seat members are removed.

Another object of the present invention is to v to have exposed sealing portions at the interior f of the body when the seat parts are in operating position.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a valve construction of the general character referred to wherein the valve proper is a simple, tapered disc and is joined to an operating stem by a simple, dependable releasable connection making it simple and convenient to release the valve from the stein when it is desired to remove it from the body.

It is a further object of this invention to provide a valve of the general character referred to wherein the body has al lateral extension, preferably integral therewith, and provided with an opening passing the stem and with a side access opening which is normally closed and through which the coupling pin between the stem and valve can be reached to release or disengage it.

The various objects and features of my invention will be fully understood from the following detailed description of a typical preferred form and application of my invention, throughout which description reference is made to the accompanying drawings, in which:

Fig. 1 is an end View of a valve embodying the present invention. Fig. 2 is an enlarged longitudinal sectional View of the valve, benga view taken as indicated by line 2--2 on FigQl. Fig. 3 l

indicated by line 3-3 on Fig. 2 and Fig. 4 is a View of a portion of the structure shown in Fig. 2 with the valve removed from the seat parts.

The structure involving the present invention involves, generally, a central body A, outer or end sections B, means C connecting the end sections to the body, a valve D operable in the body, sealing means E engageable with the valve and sealing therewith when the valve is closed, an operating stein F for the valve, releasable coupling means G connecting the stem and the valve, packing means H around the stem and operating means J for the stem.

The body A is characterizedby end portions I0 having aligned openings Il and joined by a central portion I2 to deiine a valve chamber I3. A lateral extension I4V extends or projects from the structure formed by the ends vlll and part l2 which extension denes a valve chest I I5. The extension I4 is formed by ends I6 and sides I'I and its outer or top end is closed by a top i8. l

The body structure thus far described is preferably an integral unit or cast structure and in accordance with my present invention it is unnecessary that the body involve separable sections or parts in order to facilitate insertion of the valve into the body.

The outer or end sections B of the structure are preferably so formed and constructed as to be alike, although in order to facilitate insertion oi' the valve into the body it is merely necessary that one end section be constructed as I am about to describe.

In the drawings the end sections B are shown as alike and each includes a middle or neck p01- tion 2li which is tubular, a seat portion 2l at the inner end oi the neck portion zu, and coupling means Z2 at the outer end oi the neck by which the valve may be Joined to a pipe, or the like.

llhe particular coupling means Zz shown in the drawings involves a nange z3 with a plurality of openings 2d to receive coupling bolts, or the like.

The seat portion at the inner end of the section B enters or extends into the opening I I in an end IU or' the body A and is preieraoly of such i extent that its inner end projects somewhat from the end l into the chamber I3 or' body A. It iS preferred that the inner end of the seat portion 2| be nat and smooth or otherwise finished to present a seat face 25 for the reception of or to be A engaged by the valve D. In the preferred form oi' the invention the several parts or portions of the section B just referred to, that is, the neck 2t, flange 23 and seat portion 2 I, are integrally joined or formed as a unit separable from the body A.

aeeavie The nieans C connecting each end section B with the body A is a releas ble fastening means and, in practice, prefer ybly involves a screw fastener of suitable form. The particular fastening means illustrated in the drawings involves a flange Sil on the exterior of section i3 where the neel: portion joins the seat portion ti' and a plurality of screws 3i engaged through the ange lil and threaded into sockets or openings 32 provided in end it or' body A.

The valve D is preferably a simple round or disc-shaped eier ent slightly smaller in diameter than the open igs il provided in the ends il) or" body A, so that it can be inserted through an end opening il when such opening is clear or unoccupied. In the preferred construction the valve 'D is tapered or wedge so that its two sides 35 converge from the end of the valve where it connects with the stern toward the lower end of the valve which approaches the bottoni oi the body when the valve is closed. In the par- 'valve illustrated the two sides are inished so that they are iiat and smooth and their peripheral portions as to engage or seat on the faces the portions El oi secu tions B. With the valve wedge-sh or 'tapered as just described and as clearly shovrfn in Fig. v2 of the drawings, the or the seat portions il are formed so that they in planes angularly related to a plane normal to the longitudinal airis of the opening through the valve so that they oppose each other and denne a or shaped seat construction into which the valve seats when closed.

In accordance with the present invention there is a unit oi the sealing inea-ns at each seat pora tion 2 i. unit oi the ing means, 'as provided the 'on involves, generally, an annular body or rubber or rubber like material so and mounted as to have a sealing race si at or adjacent the seat face to maire sealin-T contact with the valve when the valve is closed. In the preferred construction, as shown in the drawings, the Vinner end portion i of the seat portion di is turned down or is or reduced diameter and the `sealing ring d@ `surrounds said reduced part. rEhe r is proportioned so that Vitis held -liy by a shoulder it? formed bl the reduced part .fin inwardly projecting radial flange .fifi on the 'ring seats or engages in an undercut portion lll-i or reducedpart "ifi v'an outwardly project ig flange on the ring engages behind a shoulder @il in body opening il. The anges and `secure-or anchor the seal-ing ring in between the body and Seat portion 2i'. in practice seat ring is shaped and proportioned so 'that end provided with the sealing face li is normally somewhat beyond or inward of the seat face 25, with the result that the sealing ring is compressed somewhat when the valve is mover. to the closed position, bringing it into engagement it 'the face lit.

The stern F is provided a rneair for operat ing the valve D and enters 'the top ifi of the body extension ill througha opening rEhe inner end or the st that is, the end of the .stero occurring within e .body A, is releasably coupled or connected with the valve D by the means G. In accordance with 'any invention a socket 5i enters the valve D roin its edge O1' periphery and at the thick portion thereof, and ahead die is provided on the inner end of the stern F to en er the socket i. A transverse ope; ing 52 is provided in the valve normal to the socket 5l and intersecting the socket 5i. A corresponding or registering opening 53 is provided in the head 5l of the stern. A coupling pin 513 slidably extends through the openings "i2 and 53 and thus serves to releasably couple the stem and valve together.

In accordance with the present invention the inner walls 55 or" the sides il of extension lli are parallel and smooth and the coupling pin .l is of such length that its ends, which are preferably rounded as shown in Fig. 3, closely approach the walls to so that these walls serve to prevent movement of the pin from the openings 52 and ist.

Access openings G are provided in the sides ll at opposite points, the openings il@ being normally closed by removable plugs ol.

To couple the valve with the stern the stem is located with its opening #53 in line with the access open'ings @t land after the valve has been introduced through one of the body openings il it is moved into the valve chest i5 so that the head lila enters the socket 5i to bring the opening 52 into register with theopening lit. The pin Eil may then be inserted through one of the access openings @il so that it passes into position in the openings and b3 where it couples the valve to the stern. The said access opening is then closed by nieans of plug Gl. With the pin 52 thus applied and conned between walls et the valve is eriectively coupled to the stem so that it inoves in the valve lchest I5 and Vchamber' i3 as the stern is moved vertically. 'Io remove the valve the operation just described Vni'ay be reversed except that it is ordinarily desirable to remove both plugs El so that the pin iid can be engaged at one end and forced or driven out through the access opening at the 'other end.

The packing means I-l provided. for the stem F is preferably carried by the extension lil of the body. In the construction illustrated thepaclring means is shown as including a body of pacieing supported by a seat in the stein opening so and engaged by a gland or follower el'. The follower tl has a harige-like head t8 enl gaged on vertical parallel threaded posts t9 land nuts it are threaded on the posts t@ so that they can be operated to force the follower tl against the packing 635.

The operating means J provided 'for operating the stern to move the valve D in 'or between the chamber and chest is shown as including a irotatabie nut 'il threaded on the upper end portion or stem and held by a carrier l2 secured on the upper 'ends of the posts E59 by the 'nuts lt. The nut li has a polygonal head lll engageabl'e by a wrench or operating tool. When the Anut l I is rotated the stem F is 'moved longitudinally either downwardly in the body or upwardly, depending upon the direction of rotation of the nut.

From the foregoing description it will ce apparent that I have provided a gate valve wherein the body A is of simple, inexpensive construction while the end sections B 'serve to establish seats in the body to receive the valve and also carry the coupling parts by Vwhich the structure may be joined to a pipe, or the like, Further, it will be apparent that the sealing rings constructed and arranged as hereinabove described are simple parts that are eiectively held through the cooperative action 'of the end sections and body and they pass sealing parts that are effective in engaging and sealing with the valve. The valve being releasably coupled to the stem can be easily applied to and. removed Vfrom the aeeefria stem Whenever desired and can be arranged in and removed from the body Whenever either one `of the end sections is detached therefrom.

Having described only a typical preferred form and application of my invention, I do not wish to be limited or restricted to the specific details herein set forth, but wish to reserve to myself any variations or modications that may appear to these skilled in the art and fall within the scope of the following claims:

Having described my invention,`I claim:

l. ./-l gate valve including a body section with a valve chamber and having an end with an opening .communicating with the chamber and having a lateral extension with a valve receiving chest communicating with the chamber, an end section joined to the body with a seat portion entering said opening with clearance and terminating in a stationary rigid valve seat and provided at its outer end with coupling means, said seat portion cooperating with the body to deiine an annular space open toward the valve, a sealing ring surrounding and carried on the seat portion and completely occupying said space and exposed at the chamber, and a valve operable between the chest and the chamber and shaped and having a circular periphery andbe-v ing smaller in diameter than the said aligned simultaneously engageable with the seat portion and the sealing ring when in closed position, the valve being round and smaller in diameter than said end opening.

2. A gate valve including, a body section with spaced ends dei'ining a valve chamber and having a. lateral extension with a normally closed side opening deiining a valve chest in communication with the chamber, there being like aligned openings in the ends, like end sections joined to the body section and having seat portions extending into the said openings, a valve in the body section simultaneously engageable with said seat portions, an operating means for the valve including a stem for the valve shifting axially to move the valve, and a releasable connection between the stem and valve, the valve being removable from the body through said aligned openings when said connection is released and the seat portions are removed from said openings, the stein and valve having registering openings when cooperatively engaged, the releasable connection including a releasable coupling pin directly accessible through the side opening in the extension of the body section and movable through the side opening into and out of position in said registering openings where it couples the stem and valve.

3. A gate valve including, a body 'section with spaced ends deiining a valve chamber and having a lateral extension with a normally closed side opening and deiining a valve chest in communicati-on with the chamber, there being like aligned openings in the ends, like end sections joined to the body section and having seat portions extending into the said openings, a valve in the body section simultaneously engageable with said seat portions, an operating stem for the valve, and a releasable connection between the stem and valve, the valve being removable from the body through said aligned openings when said connection is released and the seat portions are removed from said openings, the releasable connection including a coupling pin releasable from the stem `and from the valve movable through the side opening into and out of position coupling the stem and valve while the valve and stem are maintained stationary relative to each other, the valve being discopenings.

4. A gate valve including, a body section with spaced ends defining a valve chamber and having a lateral extension dening a valve chest in communication with the chamber, there being like aligned round openings in the ends, like end sections joined to the body section and having seat portions extending into the said openings and having stationary rigid seats, sealing rings surrounding the said seat portions andl having sealing faces located substantially in the planes of the seats, and a valve operable between the chest and chamber to simultaneously engage the seats of the seat portions and faces of the sealing rings, the valve being round and insertable into and removable from the body section through either of the openings when the seat portion normally located therein is removed therefrom.

5. A gate valve including, a body section with spaced ends defining a valve chamber and having a lateral extension defining a valve chest in communication with the chamber, there being aligned openings in the ends, end sections joined to the body section and having seat portions extending through the said openings with clearance and into the valve chest and having opposed inner ends in the valve chest, the end sections and ends of the body cooperating to define annular spaces open to the valve chamber around said seat portions, sealing rings carried by the said seat portions and fullyoccupying said spaces. and a valve operable between the chest and chamber to simultaneously engage the seat p0rtions and `the sealing rings, the valve being insertable into and removable from the body section through the openings when the seat portions are removed therefrom, the inner ends of the seat portions being angularly related and the valve being a tapered disc simultaneously engageable with said inner ends of the seat portions.

6. A gate valve including, a body section with spaced ends defining a valve chamber and having like aligned round openings and with a lateral extension dening a chest in communication with the chamber and having a stem opening in its outer end, a threaded member in xed position beyond the outer end of the extension, a stem entering the extension through said stem opening and having threaded engagement with said threaded member, like end sections with seat portions entering said openings and having opposed inclined seats in the chamber, means releasably securing the end sections to the body, a tapered disc-shaped valve in the body section engageable with the seats, and a releasable connection between the stem and valve, the valve being round and smaller in diameter than the said openings.

7. A gate valve including, a body section with spaced ends defining a valve chamber and having aligned openings and with a lateral extension defining a chest in communication with the chamber, end sections with seat portions entering said openings and having opposed inclined seats in the chamber, means releasably joining the end sections to the body, a tapered round disc-shaped valve in the body section simultaneously engageable with the seats, means operating the valve including a stem entering the extension and a threaded member rotatably supported at the exterior of the body and engaging the stem to shift it axially, and a releasable connection between lthe stem and valve, the VValve being smaller in diameter than the said Vopenings, the Valve and stem having openings registering when the stem and valve are engaged and said connection including a coupling pin separable from the valve and from the stem and operable through a, normally closed access opening in said extension.

8. Agate valve including a body section with spaced-ends defining a Valve chamber and having aligned openings and with a, lateral extension defining a chest in communication with the chambena stein entering the extension, Vend sections with seat vportions entering said openings with clearancerand having inclined seats in the chamber, the end sections and ends of the body cooperating to denne annular spaces open to the chamber, sealing rings surrounding the said seat portions and fully occupying the said spaces, a tapered disc-shaped valve in the body section ,simultaneously engageable With the seatsand seal" ing rings,l and Va releasaole connection between the stem and valve, the valve being smaller in diameter than the said openings, the sealing rings having anchoring flanges holding them against displacement from operating position,

LELAND S, KAMER.

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